A wedding celebration in southern Iran turned into a scene of devastation after a US strike hit a home where the ceremony was being held, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring around 50 others, according to Iranian officials and state media.
The strike reportedly took place in the coastal village of Kohstak in Sirik County, Hormozgan province, as fighting between the United States and Iran resumed.
A wedding suddenly became a tragedy
Ahmad Nafisi, deputy governor of Hormozgan province, initially said two people had been killed and others wounded in the strike.
The provincial Red Crescent later raised the reported death toll to four, including a child, according to Tasnim. Around 50 people were reported injured.
Some of the wounded were treated and discharged, while others were taken to Minab Hospital for specialised medical care.
Images from the location showed damage to the venue where the wedding gathering had been taking place.
Fresh attacks bring the fighting back
The strike came as the US military launched a new wave of attacks against targets in Iran on Tuesday, ending a month-long pause in military action.
US Central Command said its operations targeted Iranian air defence positions, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities and communications facilities.
Washington said the attacks followed Iranian attempts to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US personnel in the region.
Iran warns of a wider crisis
Iran responded with missile and drone attacks, with Iranian media reporting ballistic missile launches towards Jordan, where US forces are stationed. Jordan said the missiles were intercepted, while the UAE reported intercepting an Iranian drone over its waters.
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran against retaliation, saying Iran would face a stronger response if it struck back.
The renewed hostilities have also intensified concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments. Iran has been working with Oman on arrangements for shipping traffic, while Gulf countries have called for the waterway to be reopened unconditionally.